Medical Economics Analyst - Denver Health Medical Plan (Must Live in Colorado. Weekly On Site Requirement) at Denver Health

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We are recruiting for a mission-driven Medical Economics Analyst - Denver Health Medical Plan (Must Live in Colorado. Weekly On Site Requirement) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Managed Care Administration * Must live in Colorado * This is a hybrid role located in Denver, Colorado with a requirement of being in the office 2 days per week . Job Summary Under general supervision, uses complex healthcare data to conduct quantitative analyses of utilization and cost trends. Determines the root cause of variation in trends over time and produces reports for management that allow actionable steps to be taken on those variations. Individuals are expected to work independently to interpret and analyze data from various clinical and financial departments across the insurance organization. Regularly meet with departments to drive actionable reporting to reduce cost and utilization trends across the healthcare system. Evaluates the clinical and cost impacts of benefit plan designs and suggests changes to improve patient health and plan financial performance. Essential Functions : Conduct data analysis to understand trends in healthcare utilization and cost, including areas of overutilization, inefficiency, and waste. (25%) Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and other visualizations to communicate findings to internal stakeholders, including senior management and clinical departments. (25%) Work with actuarial, product, and risk management teams to analyze the financial impact of various benefit plan designs and propose changes to optimize plan performance. (25%) Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost containment and performance improvement and develop recommendations for action based on data-driven insights. (25%) Education : Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mathematics, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics or related quantitative discipline required Work Experience : 1-3 years Relevant experience required Licenses : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of health care administration, including managed care, Medicaid, Medicare, Exchange and CHP+. Knowledge of STARs and Risk Adjustment preferred. Skilled in analytical thinking, problem solving, and process improvement. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to simultaneously coordinate and manage several functions, programs, and projects in various stages of completion. * Must live in Colorado * This is a hybrid role located in Denver, Colorado with a requirement of being in the office 2 days per week Shift Days (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $77,400.00 - $116,100.00 / yr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site empl